Akshobya is one of five Buddhas.They represent the different types of wisdom of the enlightened mind.

Some Buddhists say that his wisdom is like a mirror,because Akshobya sees things as they really are.

Subhamati

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Subhamati

Subhamati explainsthe value of his meditation:

"I became slightly aware of meditation in my later teens.This was at the time when things like meditation were becoming quite popular you know, the Beatles had become followers of the Maharishi. So meditation was a little bit in the air."

"And meditation was my introduction to the idea of religion not as a matter of blind faith but more as something that you could do to transform your awareness and to change your behaviour."

"In Buddhism there's a practice called the Metta bhavana which is about cultivating emotions of friendship, goodwill and loving kindness. You can begin to change your habitual emotions and gradually learn to substitute positive ones for negative ones. That's what happens when you meditate. I personally meditate for at least an hour each morning. It's a refreshment."

Towards enlightenment

Croydon Buddhist Centre opened in the High Streetin 1980s.

The Centre is part of a worldwide network of Buddhists:the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order.

This figure was used during Buddha Day festivals in the early 1990s.These festivals are held at the full moon in April or May.

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